Upcoming actor Emmanuel Letsu has emerged winner of the maiden edition of TV3’s Next Top Actor reality show. Emma K, as he is known on the stage, beat competition from four other finalists to be adjudged winner of the reality show. With a total point of 27.31%, he beat his other contenders including Susan Quarcoo … The post Emma K wins TV3’s Next Top Actor competition appeared first

Executive Director of the Centre for Democratic Development-Ghana(CDD-Ghana) Professor H. Kwasi Prempeh has observed Ghana needs to develop its human resources in order to achieve the much-talked about Ghana Beyond Aid agenda. Prof. Prempeh is of the view that the realization of the Ghana Beyond Aid agenda will remain a mirage if attention is not … The post Ghana Beyond Aid impossible

The chase for the 2019 pristine trophy and bragging rights in the National Science and Maths Quiz has begun. The preliminary round began at the University of Ghana on Monday, June 17. There were wins for established schools like TI Ahmadiyya SHS from the Ashanti Region and Apam SHS from the Central Region. Two girls … The post 2019 Nat’l Sci & Maths Quiz begins

A group of unidentified men have forcibly closed down about 20 shops owned and operated by Nigerians at the Suame Magazine in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region.  The Nigerian traders say they have been targeted, ostensibly for the involvement of Nigerian nationals in the recent alleged kidnappings in Ghana. The Chairman of the Nigerian Union … The post Nigerian spare parts dealers attacked at Suame

Silver-medallists at the 2018 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations South Africa were eliminated from the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup on Monday after falling 0-4 to two-time champions Germany. The Banyana Banyana were playing in their first ever world cup after becoming one of three African qualifiers for the tournament in France. Unfortunately, they failed … The post SA’s Banyana Banyana

Some contract staff at Ghana Bauxite Company in Awaso in the Western North Region staged a violent demonstration on Monday over their “meagre” remuneration. The workers, who also complained of poor working conditions, want increment in salary. 3news.com gathered the workers are calling for a 10 percent increment in the GH¢ 300 payment they receive … The post [Photos]

A software development company, Millionsol Ghana, has launched an app that allows road users to check speed of vehicles, report drivers, accidents, and armed robbery as well as fire outbreaks. The ‘Roadtop’ mobile app was outdoored by Millionsol Ghana, on Monday June 17, 2019 at the Ghana International Press Center. ‘Roadtop’ makes it possible for … The post App launched

The Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) has marked this year’s World Blood Donor Day with a blood donation exercise at its Head office in Accra with the aim of stocking the National Blood Bank. The exercise which was held in partnership with the National Blood Donors Association, formed part of the Bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility to … The post ADB staff donate blood to

One hundred and thirty health and environmental health professionals have been trained to embark on mass mosquito larvae spraying exercise in a bid to substantially reduce mosquito breeding in the Central Region. The trainees were made up of reps from Zoomlion, environmental health officers and managers from the various municipal and district assemblies, district and … The post C/R:

Egypt’s former President Mohamed Morsi has died after appearing in court in Cairo, according to state media. The 67-year-old died after fainting during the court session in the Egyptian capital on Monday, state TV reported. “He was speaking before the judge for 20 minutes then became very animated and fainted. He was quickly rushed to the hospital … The post Egypt’s ousted president

An award scheme has been initiated to recognise outstanding photographers in Ghana and celebrate their commitment and contributions to the development of the country. Dubbed “Grand Pixels,” the award scheme is an initiative of Remex Ghana Limited, a digital media and communication. The Project Lead, Dyck Antwi Kesse, in a statement said the awards will … The post Ghana photography awards set

At least 30 people have been killed in a suicide attack in north-eastern Nigeria, while watching a televised football match, officials say. Another 40 were injured in the triple suicide bombing, according to the state emergency management agency. The bombers detonated their explosives outside a hall in Konduga village in Borno State. Militant Islamist group … The post Suicide blast kills 30

The Economic and Financial Crime Court has struck out four out of the five charges the Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu leveled against Member of Parliament (MP) for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga and a businessman. The court presided over by Justice Afia Serwaa Asare Botwe granted the request of lawyers of Mahama Ayariga to strike out … The post Court strikes out 4 charges in a case against

The Economic and Financial Crime Court has struck out four out of the five charges the Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu leveled against Member of Parliament (MP) for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga and a businessman. The court presided over by Justice Afia Serwaa Asare Botwe granted the request of lawyers of Mahama Ayariga to strike out … The post Court strikes out 4 charges in a against Ayariga

From having her face featured on a billboard in New York Times Square in the United States, the 2017 winner of TV3’s Talented Kidz reality show, Erica Tandoh, popular known as DJ, has again been profiled by one of the biggest media outlets in the US. This is on the back of an impressive performance … The post US media giant profiles DJ Switch; read what was written about

Stakeholders at a local governance conference in Sunyani have appealed to the government to consider establishing integrated waste recycling plants in all the 16 regions to help create jobs. They explained that will be the best way for the government to fulfill its industrialization drive of establishing factories in every district, considering the limited time … The post MMDCEs,

A baby cut from his mother’s womb during a brutal attack in Chicago has died after two months on life support, a family spokeswoman has said. Yovanny Jadiel Lopez, the infant son of 19-year-old Marlen Ochoa-Lopez, had been in intensive care since the April attack that killed his mother. Police say Ms Ochoa-Lopez was strangled … The post Baby cut from mother’s womb during attack dies

Eight thousand and eighty nine out of the 12,076 teachers who wrote the second teacher licensure examination have passed. The figure represents a 67 per cent pass, with 3,987 candidates, representing 33 per cent, failing. The acting Executive Secretary of the National Teaching Council (NTC), Mr Christian Addai-Poku, who disclosed this to the Daily Graphic, … The post More teachers pass licensure exams

The Power Distribution Service (PDS) Ghana is embarking on a 1.6 million-cedi expansion project to improve power supply in the Kumasi metropolis. The project will help increase load capacity from 80 to 120 volts in Kumasi. It was necessitated by the regular power outages recorded on the main substations at Ridge and Abrepo. A tower … The post PDS starts ¢1.6million expansion project

A 19-year-old woman who abducted a seven month-old-baby girl at Asuboi Bonka in the Eastern Region last Thursday has been arrested by the Police. Abena Priscilla is currently in police custody at Suhum assisting in investigations into the case. She was arrested Sunday morning from her husband’s house at Akim Takyiman, where the baby was … The post Police arrest 19-yr-old woman for abducting